How to Corn Beef

5 lb Brisket
1 oz Whole Black Pepper
1 oz Whole allspice
6 Buttons of garlic
3 Bay leaves
1/2 ts Saltpetre

Use enough Kosher or Pickling salt mixed with water to
float an egg.
Use only plastic or enamel coated containers. Metal
does something.

Let meat stand in brine 24 hours. Throw this brine
away and add fresh
water, salt (to float an egg) and spices. Let stand 2
weeks in
refrigerator turning over daily.